Classic Chef Salad Recipe

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: bologna

Turkey is leaner, while bologna is often more affordable.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Feta is lower in calories, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

Chop 3 cups of iceberg lettuce and add to salad bowl.

Peel and dice 1 boiled egg and add to the salad.

Slice 1/3 cup of cherry tomatoes in half and add to the salad.

Add 1/3 cup of cooked and crumbled bacon on top of the salad.

Slice 1/3 cup of cucumbers and add to the salad.

Slice thick deli turkey and ham, about 1/3 cup each, and place on top of the salad.

Add 1/3 cup of shredded cheddar cheese to the salad.

In a separate bowl, mix 1 cup of mayonnaise, 1/2 cup of sour cream, and 1/2 cup of buttermilk.

Add a packet of ranch dressing mix and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper to the dressing and whisk together.

Drizzle the ranch dressing over the salad and toss gently before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens